Race No. 1: Relive the inaugural Formula One Grand Prix

1950 British Grand Prix

The royal family arrives for the inaugural Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone on May 13, 1950. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

1950 British Grand Prix

The Alfa Romeo team cars lined up in front of the temporary pits, which were located between Abbey and Woodcote corners. Juan Manuel Fangio's car would fail to finish, the other three cars taking the top three places. (Photo: Klemantaski Collection/Getty Images)

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1950 British Grand Prix

Giuseppe Farina leads at the start of the race of the 1950 British Grand Prix. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

1950 British Grand Prix

The crowd watches on during the 1950 British Grand Prix on May 13, 1950. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

1950 British Grand Prix

The British Royal Family watches on during the 1950 British Grand Prix. (Photo: LAT Photographic)